NEPA Documents
Project development necessary for implementation of land use plans (Resource Management Plans) requires analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA ensures that the BLM (and other Federal agencies) consider the impact of an action on the quality of the human environment before decisions are made and the action is taken. Two types of NEPA documents that are prepared and provide opportunity for public involvement are Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments. There are certain actions which have been categorically excluded from further NEPA analysis because it has been determined that the actions have insignificant effects on the human environment. These actions are documented in a Categorical Exclusion review. Until recently, these types of actions were not subject to public review. New categories of excluded actions, including fuels and forest health treatments, now provide for a public review period for those actions.
Project planning updates provide BLM a means to achieve public scoping by notifying the public of the status of projects in the process of planning and analysis for implementation in the near future or currently being implemented.
Key Planning Efforts in Spokane
There are a number of significant on-going planning efforts in the BLM Spokane District. Some of these planning efforts include:
- Eastern Washington and San Juan Resource Management Plan
- Vantage-Pomona Heights 230kV Transmission Line Project
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Documents Currently Under Public Review
The following list contains NEPA documents that are currently available for public review, protest, or appeal.
| Project Name | Start Date | End Date | Doc Type | Resource Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watmough Bay Stabilization EA | 5/01/13 | 6/01/13 | Environmental Assessment | Spokane DO |
| Watmough Bay Stabilization EA | 5/02/13 | 6/02/13 | FONSI/Decision Record | Spokane DO |
| Konnowac Pass Sign and Gate Installation | 5/15/13 | 6/14/13 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Spokane DO |
Existing/Historic Documents (5 Most Recent)
The following list contains NEPA documents that have passed the public review period.
| Project Name | Date | Doc Type | Resource Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnpoint Flag Pole Walkway and Platform Maintenance | 4/10/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Spokane DO |
| Entiat River Riparian Enhancement | 4/10/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Spokane DO |
| Granite Construction Company Mine Reclamation Plan | 4/10/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Spokane DO |
| Industrial Communications Sales and Service Right of Way | 2/15/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Border |
| Yakima River Canyon Hazard Tree Removal | 2/12/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Wenatchee |
NEPA Document Library
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Project Planning Updates
- Spokane District Planning Update, January 2010 (PDF)
- Spokane District Planning Update, August 2009 (PDF)
- Spokane District Planning Update, May 2009 (PDF)
- Spokane District Planning Update, February 2009 (PDF)
- Spokane District Planning Update, November 2008 (PDF)
- Spokane District Planning Update, August 2008 (PDF)
Public Comments: Before including address, phone number, email-address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, be advised that your entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request that the BLM withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so. If you wish us to withhold your personal information you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses available for public disclosure in their entirety.
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